This position requires a self-directed, team-oriented individual who will perform the tasks necessary to maintain the degree of cleanliness and sanitary conditions within the plant to adhere to government requirements and ensure the highest attainable level of product safety. Potential candidates for this position must possess a moderate level of technical abilities and be capable of completing specialized safety training.

Employee Type:

Full time

Location:

MO St Louis

Job Type:

Production Group

Job Posting Title:

Sanitation Team Member

Job Description:

Responsibilities:

• Break down, clean, and sanitize food-processing equipment

• Regularly work in confined spaces such as dryers, and semolina silos

• Perform general cleaning and maintenance of structural components such as walls, floors, HVAC units and ductwork, lights, pipes, windows, and ceilings

• Regularly clean and maintain auxiliary rooms, structures, and outside areas of facility

• Properly mix and safely apply cleaning and sanitizing chemicals when necessary

• Maintain and complete OSHA, food safety and HACCP paperwork associated with the position

• Periodically perform or participate in GMP or Food Safety audits. Effectively communicate results and corrective actions as required

• Ensure that equipment is properly maintainedto produce safe, quality, and legal product

• Ensure compliance with all safety programs and maintain hazard free work areas

• Use sound judgment and exercise caution to ensure personal safety and the safety of others

• Communicate effectively with other Team Members and across the functions to support a self-directed work environment

• Perform all other duties as assigned

Qualifications /Education/Experience/Skills

• Must possess good oral and written communication skills as well as basic math skills

• Read, write, and communicate in English

• Must be organized and detail oriented

• Should be familiar with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), HACCP, basic OSHA safety regulations and have at least 6 months' experience in a food manufacturing facility

• Must be able to lift at least 55 pounds and work at high elevations, in confined areas, in extreme heat and cold and in outside conditions regularly

• Must be able to navigate numerous flights of stairs/ladders on a continual basis

• Learn how to operate a variety of sanitation equipment (i.e., floor scrubbers, man lifts, high pressure washers, fork trucks, etc.).

• Use various hand tools like scrapers, air hose, ladders, wrenches, screwdrivers, etc.

• Work independently and as part of a team

EEO Statement:

Winland Foods believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Winland Foods is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Winland Foods is a leading private label food manufacturer of pasta, dry dinners, condiments, syrups, and more with nearly 3,000 employees operating out of 14 production facilities in US, Canada, and Italy.

As a ‘newly’ established company, we are creating the building blocks for an innovative and agile organization that is purpose driven - delivering high quality food to our customers and communities. We foster an environment that encourages all employees to be heard, and values their contributions and ideas.

By joining Winland Foods, you become a part of a new team that values passion, collaboration, and strives to prosper with our customers.

To all recruitment agencies: Winland Foods does not accept unsolicited agency resumes/CVs. Please do not forward resumes/CVs to Winland Foods employees, or any company location(s). Winland Foods is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/CVs.